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The commission voted to adopt the findings of fact and recommend approval of zoning calendar item 2781; roll call was unanimous with commissioners also noting an existing standard condition that allows a post-approval review of compliance.

Planner Tyler Williams told the commission the applicant, identified in the application as Randall Voselic and CQX LLC, seeks outdoor storage within the industrial district; staff said the conditional use is limited to the outdoor storage component and the business type is otherwise permitted by-right. Williams said the proposal includes demolition of roughly 93,000 square feet of building area where the outdoor storage would be sited, an eight-foot screening fence, paved dustproof surfacing, and landscape improvements.

Developer Randy Veslick of SV Development, who said he represents the project, described the tenant as a publicly traded roofing distributor that plans to use the outdoor area for residential and commercial roofing materials. Veslick described upgrades including new curb, sidewalk, landscaping and security cameras, and said the tenant will “once stabilized, about $15,000,000 in sales out of this location.” He also said the operation would use three trucks and that deliveries would occur during daytime business hours.

Several residents testified in opposition or with concerns. Rosie Jones, who lives at 1429 Twelfth Street, said she and her family have owned the property since 1973 and objected to outdoor storage because of traffic, potential truck routes and safety for children who walk or wait for buses on nearby streets. Her daughter, Bridget Jones, said past tenants (Southwire, Coleman Cable and others) had heavy truck activity and said she was concerned trucks might operate on weekends.

Commissioners asked about hours of operation and truck routing; the applicant said trucks would enter via Elizabeth and Eleventh Street and that Twelfth Street is posted as a no-truck route. Staff noted several conditions in the draft approval, including: (1) all work to be performed inside the building; (2) outdoor storage surfaces must be dustproof, hard-surfaced; (3) stored materials must not be taller than the approved screening fence; (4) lighting must meet the city's standards (not to exceed 3,000 Kelvin); and (5) an explicit condition (Condition 14) allowing Planning and Zoning to review compliance after approval and to revoke the permit for noncompliance. Commissioner Anderson asked for confirmation the commission could review the operation after 90 days; staff confirmed the review condition in the report.

The commission made and seconded the motion and approved the conditional use permit by unanimous roll call. The applicant and staff were reminded that the approval is conditional and that residents and the alderman can report noncompliance to the Planning Department for enforcement or review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-04-10 City of Waukegan Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The commission voted to recommend approval of a conditional use permit to allow outdoor storage of roofing materials at 1445 Eleventh Street with standard conditions, including a 90-day review; neighbors raised concerns about truck traffic, hours and safety for children.","taxTitle","Waukegan, DuPage County, Illinois","taxId",2647,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6078601,"Commission recommends 8-foot backyard fence for Pine Street homeowner citing dust and noise from adjacent bike path",404,1568000,1972000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2959347-d9abf39979860bdb42cfe6c3b6f6f412&start=1568&end=1972","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2959347-d9abf39979860bdb42cfe6c3b6f6f412/thumbnail_1568000.jpg","/articles/6078601/Waukegan/DuPage-County/Illinois/Commission-recommends-8-foot-backyard-fence-for-Pine-Street-homeowner-citing-dust-and-noise-from-adjacent-bike-path","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6078601-fe7ed7c8065894064656561f679c869e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213325&Signature=LLjBW6mlqO4TLqhCrlrUuQm8o9gTsXgDMxOSiTSdlvz4jgXaw5V7-YU1mPGoarQF8hjCYr1-1-s1v7UUitTTMvvHxbceLS3bR-U2vAT7LuqY1gKF2Rn4s8dOOQYejhliB~nzjLprzQgFVsbgWbAyMnCLoTZ4fXbDBdYivMVYNIGmPX21d6p2A4XKEQMDkpK0CTFLRW3BsNIKVEddBpz8k5horQhkkc2a~5MEMxkxfBHqU~YP-HpwNdyO9jpF5GJESCtU2s2f5mxUS9o5zZBz60ZZqE6N~85rHnOCtz0KBTrbbFIwxrypEnH9lusK0AnTcPW1HyPUyh1zwanCTKrY4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukegan Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday recommended approval of a variance to allow an eight-foot backyard fence at 723 Pine Street, citing persistent dust and noise from the adjacent Robert McClory bike path.

The commission adopted the findings of fact and approved zoning calendar item 2780 by roll call; all commissioners present voted yes.

Planner Tyler Williams presented the item and said the existing lot is in an R-3 zone and the requested fence would exceed the six-foot limit allowed in side and rear yards. Williams said the property abuts the county-maintained Robert McClory bike path and that the homeowner reported dust and loud motorized traffic on the path. Williams told commissioners the city has not received objections from other departments or the public but did receive one letter of support the night of the meeting.

Owner Don Titus, sworn before the commission, told commissioners he cannot open his windows in the summer because dust from the unpaved trail soils his siding and forces him to run his air conditioner constantly. “I can't open my windows in the summertime,” Titus said, adding that he has discussed trail paving with the county but that no date has been given.

Commissioners discussed who maintains the bike path; staff said Lake County (Lake County DOT) is responsible and that the county has said it plans to asphalt the trail, but staff had no schedule. Commissioners also suggested dust abatement and enforcement against off-road vehicles as possible interim measures; staff noted the city’s noise ordinance and that illegal ATV or motor vehicle use on the path is a county policing matter.

The motion to adopt findings and recommend approval was moved, seconded and passed by unanimous roll call. If denied, staff said the fence would remain at six feet; if approved, the owner may construct an eight-foot fence. Staff advised the owner to coordinate with county officials regarding long-term trail improvements.","Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a variance allowing an eight-foot backyard fence at 723 Pine Street, after the homeowner described ongoing dust and noise from the adjacent Robert McClory bike path and staff noted Lake County plans to pave the trail at an unspecified future date.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6078605,"Planning and Zoning Commission approves retroactive fence variance at 11 N. Frolic",329,1181000,1510000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2959347-d9abf39979860bdb42cfe6c3b6f6f412&start=1181&end=1510","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2959347-d9abf39979860bdb42cfe6c3b6f6f412/thumbnail_1181000.jpg","/articles/6078605/Waukegan/DuPage-County/Illinois/Planning-and-Zoning-Commission-approves-retroactive-fence-variance-at-11-N-Frolic","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6078605-60f1a92d117c330ced851ff5806772ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213325&Signature=QpqjksmasasEtpWvmoM8UeGE6UlCE9s4iGBjwVHI~daHRmsvjUgWDAVHrO8DUSqLSqlUEJsFThCd3Us~Ni96n75tFCiSvPiSq5WSZuzdHy0UEb61JUaOudjxKgOs43uJ1Lwb2s0mnDLdgBlzT1uR2rnE79m1ToLAzgOEmOXDOv-Fj9HZ1Vl7scUS6BA77XZfPAfxHGbN~JX8H3mgGefAywmVrBpT2NL1zRFlNt-Tn9WDCQ78yisPbhX~5B2kYeKEJ-fmmQYPHFoFpJuyCcVzy8rWQWQkygBZbRiQPRJ5KriGy5BM-qqmjFCFEsQkr6t8bCuMP9Qi7zSHCx69855JSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukegan Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday approved a retroactive variance allowing a decorative iron fence at 11 North Frolic Avenue to remain even though portions exceed the six-foot side-yard height limit.

The commission voted to adopt the findings of fact and approve zoning calendar item 2779 by roll call; all voting members recorded yes.

City staff presented the file as a fence-height variance in Ward 3 and said the bulk of the fence meets the six-foot standard but that ornamental finials on top of corner posts raise portions of the fence above the limit. Staff identified the request as retroactive because the fence has already been constructed and noted the applicant did not obtain a permit before building.

Applicant Juan Luis Hernandez, who was sworn and interpreted by Emma Soberanes, told commissioners he built the fence himself. Commissioners and the chair repeatedly complimented the workmanship. Chair Bill said, “It really dresses it up,” and a commissioner added the fence “does not distract from the looks of the neighborhood.”

If the variance had been denied, staff said the owner would need to remove or modify the ornamental elements so no part exceeds six feet. The applicant acknowledged he should have obtained a permit before constructing the fence; a commissioner noted that as the reason the matter was before the commission.

The motion to adopt the findings of fact and approve the variance was made and seconded on the record; the roll call recorded unanimous support among commissioners present.

The commission noted the approval applies only to the height variance described in zoning calendar item 2779; any future changes to the fence or other work would be subject to permit requirements.","A retroactive variance allowing a fence that slightly exceeds the six-foot side-yard height limit was approved unanimously after commissioners praised its appearance and the applicant said the fence was already built.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission recommends conditional use permit for outdoor storage at former Southwire/Coleman Cable site; neighbors voice safety and traffic concerns

Commission recommends 8-foot backyard fence for Pine Street homeowner citing dust and noise from adjacent bike path

Planning and Zoning Commission approves retroactive fence variance at 11 N. Frolic